Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
18.2°C
2.7° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SE swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Broad Cove has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a grim run. The next week and a half is pretty much a write-off for anything decent. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, and even then it’s just a hint of something better.

The only proper standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Friday the 4th of September. That’s your one to circle on the calendar. The swell jumps up to a solid 8ft from the ESE, with a combined energy of 689 (moderate wave energy). The wind is glassy, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” For an intermediate spot like Broad Cove, that’s a serious offering. The swell period is only 8 seconds though, so it’s a shorter-period wind swell, not a long-period groundswell, but with zero wind and that size, it’ll have some punch. It’s a point break, so it should handle that size well. Just be aware, the crowds are listed as “often,” so you won’t be alone out there.

The water temp is running at 65°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual – a real treat for end-of-summer sessions.

Before that standout, we’ve got a few mornings that are just barely surfable. The morning of Saturday the 29th of August has tiny 2ft swells from the SE with glassy conditions, and the morning of Sunday the 30th has even smaller 2ft from the S with a clean cross-offshore wind. These are for the ultra-dedicated with a log, but they’re nothing to get excited about. The energy is weak (83 and 59).

After Friday the 4th, it all goes to hell again. The wind cranks up from the east with heavy rain, and the swell stays around 7ft but with a blown-out cross-onshore mess. From Saturday the 5th right through to the end of the forecast, it’s just poor conditions and strong winds. Not worth paddling out for.

So, to sum it up: there’s a long dry spell, then one morning of pure magic, then a lot of bad weather. Keep your eyes on that Friday the 4th of September morning – that’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

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Period (s)
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SE
9
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8
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SSE
8
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
287
226
142
118
120
75
49
31
38
48
27
34
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45
16
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15
75
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
WNW
5
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
15
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0
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10
NNW
10
WSW
30
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20
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15
NW
10
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10
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10
NE
20
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15
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High Tide
8:06PM1.61m
8:41AM1.51m
8:46PM1.65m
9:16AM1.59m
9:24PM1.67m
9:51AM1.66m
10:03PM1.66m
10:27AM1.71m
10:43PM1.64m
11:04AM1.73m
11:25PM1.59m
11:44AM1.73m
00:11AM1.52m
Low Tide
2:30AM0.25m
2:38PM0.37m
3:05AM0.20m
3:18PM0.30m
3:39AM0.18m
3:57PM0.25m
4:14AM0.18m
4:37PM0.21m
4:50AM0.20m
5:20PM0.20m
5:28AM0.24m
6:05PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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